5 Clean Beauty Essentials

I’m sure I’m not the first to tell you that what you put ON your body is just as important as what you put IN your body when it comes to optimizing your hormone health. If minimizing your exposure to toxins is on your list of things to do, but overhauling your whole beauty routine feels overwhelming, I see you.

As with most things health-related, it’s good to start small. Make a few changes to your routine and when they begin to be your new habits, add a few more. Bit by bit.

 

You can use this list as your starting point. These are some of my favorite, tried and true products that I use daily or weekly. Pick a couple that you’d like to try and see how it goes for you. When you’re ready, add some more.

 

And if you have some of your own favorites, tell me about them in the comments! I’d love to hear what works for you. Plus, I’m a sucker for new clean products. :)

Please note: I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links, but rest assured I only recommend products I use and believe in.

Crystal Deodorant

Friends, I have tried what feels like every “natural” deodorant on the market and I’ll tell you what. I can’t stand sticky armpits. And every single one gave me sticky armpits. Then my boyfriend (now husband) told me a little secret. Salt, just plain old mineral salt, prevents the bacteria that causes odor from forming. Say what? I was skeptical at best, but I gave it try. And it works.

Why do all those other products have so many other ingredients? I have no idea. But, if you wet the Crystal salt stick and rub it on your armpits right after your shower, it keeps the stinky away. In my years of using this product, I have found that the stick works better than the roll-on. Also, if you have a super sweaty workout some stink might come through. Due to how it works, applying more when you are already stinky won’t help. But give your pits a little washy wash, reapply and you are good to go.  

Ilia: Serum, Concealer, Mascara

I’m a big fan of Ilia. I started using their Limitless Lash Mascara years ago after trying many options that just didn’t cut it. This is the first one I found that lifts my upper lashes significantly and actually stays on throughout the day without running below my eyes making me look like a raccoon.

I keep adding more Ilia products to my routine and right now, the two that I can’t live without (in addition to the mascara) are the Super Serum Skin Tint and the True Skin Serum Concealer. I use them pretty much everyday for my “no makeup” look. Both the serum and the concealer are super creamy and moisturizing so not only do they feel lightweight and good on my skin, they help with hydration which my skin can’t get enough of. I love how these products even out my skin tone without appearing cake-y, and the SPF in the serum is an added benefit.

Briogeo Superfoods Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Hair Mask

I love a creamy conditioner that tames frizz, detangles and leaves my hair shiny and silky and friends, this is it. By a longshot, this hair mask works better in my hair than any other clean option I’ve tried. Even as my hair texture has begun to change with age (read: it’s getting dry and tangly), this product continues to deliver amazing results. I use it every time I wash my hair and just love how it feels. Bonus: It smells really good.

Happy product testing! Be sure to let me know if you give any of these a try. xo